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Miscellaneous  |  Safety

Building an Emergency Kit: 3 Essentials for Seniors

There’s one thing we know for certain about the weather: it can be unpredictable. In recent years, we’ve witnessed record-setting temperatures and storms from coast to coast. People sometimes find themselves thrown into emergency situations, such as tornados and flooding, with very little notice. That’s why it’s important to plan for the worst. Because seniors are more likely to live with health conditions, it’s especially important for them to have a disaster strategy in place.

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Legacy Planning Through Storytelling: Capturing Your Life Experiences

As we age, we often look back on our lives and consider how we’ll be remembered. We wonder if our family’s stories will be preserved and passed down from one generation to another.

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10 Tips for Creating the Perfect Staycation with an At-Home Summer Oasis

While living in a senior living community can provide extra freedom to travel, a staycation — a vacation spent at home — can also offer relaxation and enjoyment without the stress of travel and the fear of not getting a good night’s sleep in a strange bed.

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Health & Aging  |  Miscellaneous

Enjoying the Arts in the Summer

Summer is a great time of year to enjoy the arts with friends and family. You might attend a music concert in the park with your favorite neighbor or host a craft night for the grandkids during their summer break. Besides being a great way to connect with loved ones, the arts are linked to a variety of mental health benefits.

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World Environment Day: 5 Sustainable Living Guidelines

Last week, the world celebrated June 5 as World Environment Day. It is sobering to step back and reflect on individual and collective roles in preserving the planet for future generations. Across Presbyterian Senior Living’s 29 communities and among its more than 5,500 residents, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a way of life.

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Health & Aging  |  Miscellaneous

The Benefits of Gardening and Tips to Help Seniors Get Started

In our hectic, hyperconnected culture, stress is increasingly common. And chronic stress is linked to a variety of health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and depression. Equally concerning is the amount of time people are spending on their computers and other electronic devices. It can result in an overly sedentary lifestyle, which can put seniors at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, and some forms of cancer.

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